Pedersoli 1874 Sharps Old West Maple Edition .45-70 30-inch

The Pedersoli 1874 Sharps Old West (Pedersoli part no. S767457) is a falling-block reproduction rifle chambered in .45-70, drawing its inspiration from a rifle built by gunsmith Henry Slotterbeck, who emigrated from Württemberg and worked for Henry Deringer in Philadelphia before founding Slotter & Co. Davide Pedersoli fits the stock with brass furniture, including a butt plate on the right side that can be personalized with custom engraving, plus wedge plates on the forend and a case-hardened steel pistol grip cap. This edition ships without Creedmoor or tunnel sights, leaving shooters free to fit their own long-range sighting system.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in .45-70, a classic heavy-cartridge Sharps caliber.
• Barrel measures 30 inches with 6-groove rifling.
• Rifling twist rate of 1:18.
• Overall length of 48 1/16 inches.
• Ships at approximately 11.46 pounds.
• Stock furniture is finished in brass, including an engravable butt plate.
• Forend uses wedge plates for a period-correct look.
• Pistol grip cap is case-hardened steel.
• Ships without front or rear sights, ready for the buyer’s own long-range setup.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this rifle include sights? No, it ships without Creedmoor or tunnel sights, letting the buyer fit their own long-range sighting system.

Can the butt plate be personalized? Yes, the brass butt plate on the right side of the stock is designed to accept custom engraving.

What inspired this Sharps model? A rifle built by gunsmith Henry Slotterbeck, who worked for Henry Deringer before founding his own gunmaking firm.

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